8 stats about Joe Thomas’ impressively sad Hall of Fame career

Joe Thomas retired from the NFL on Wednesday after 11 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. As one might imagine, 11 years with the Cleveland Browns didn’t amount to much winning.

He mentioned on his podcast that his body had suffered plenty during his career, leading to the decision. “As a competitor, you always think that you can still do it, but there a point in your career that you get to that crossroads and you say I just can’t do it anymore, I just don’t have it in my body,” Thomas said. “My mind is good, but my body is not willing, and I think that’s where I am.”

The punishment wasn’t for nothing. He became one of the best offensive lineman the NFL has seen, and will see his bust in Canton one day.

Even though the Browns did a lot of losing, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some notable facts to be had with his career.

HE PLAYED 10,363 CONSECUTIVE SNAPS. THAT’S A LOT OF F***IN SNAPS.

The first one was a 2-yard run by Jamal Lewis, and Thomas never looked back. For him to be able to play that many snaps in a row at his position is nothing short of remarkable. Nobody should be able to do that. He did. It finally ended this year after he tore his left triceps in Week 7. The Browns would fittingly go 0-16 the same season the streak ended.

That list is going to make for a great end-of-round trivia topic. Imagine patrons of a Buffalo Wild Wings try to name as many as they can for bonus points while consuming boneless lemon pepper wings and light beers.